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The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. would really have had to stretch to give George Clooney a Golden Globe nomination this year, what with his latest movie, "The Monuments Men," not being all that great. So, apparently fearing a Clooney-free ceremony, the HFPA did the next best thing, announcing Monday that the group will present the actor/filmmaker with its honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2015 Golden Globes on Jan. 11 for his "impact on the world of entertainment." ------------ FOR THE RECORD An earlier version of this post said Clooney had won three Golden Globes. He has won four. ------------ The HFPA has given Clooney four Globes and 13 nominations...

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